Full-Time
Software Engineer
Sds Core, Data and Test Flywheel
Applied Intuition
1,001-5,000 employees
Provides end-to-end autonomous vehicle software stack
Compensation Overview
$125k - $222k/yr
Sunnyvale, CA, USA
In Person
Primarily work in the office five days per week; occasional remote work may be possible.
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- A Bachelor's or higher degree in Engineering such as Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Software Engineering.
- Three to five years of experience in software or data infrastructure engineering.
- Expertise in building and scaling data pipelines, distributed systems, or machine learning infrastructure.
- Proficiency in Python and strong knowledge of data frameworks such as Spark, Airflow, and Kafka.
- Experience working with large-scale datasets and understanding data-driven development cycles.
- Familiarity with machine learning workflows or model training and deployment, especially automation of those processes.
- Strong systems thinking and the ability to work across data, infrastructure, and machine learning parts of the stack.
- Interest in seeing the direct impact of infrastructure work on how vehicles perform and improve.
- Build and maintain large-scale extract, transform, and load data-processing pipelines for ingesting and curating driving datasets.
- Design and implement systems that automate data selection, labeling, training, and testing loops.
- Collaborate with modeling teams to improve training efficiency and model performance across iterations.
- Develop core infrastructure that closes the loop between real-world test results and new model deployments.
- Use engineering expertise to help vehicles learn from data at scale, improving safety and performance.
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to defining best practices for data-centric development.
- Experience with automotive autonomous-vehicle or robotics systems.
- Previous work on machine-learning platforms for large-scale products such as advertising, recommendation, or autonomy pipelines.
- Experience with highly automated machine-learning training workflows.
- Prior contributions to systems that connect data-driven model-iteration loops, or data flywheels.
- Ability to move quickly, learn quickly, and mentor others while growing with the team.
Applied Intuition builds the digital backbone for intelligent moving machines. It provides an end-to-end stack that includes development tools and infrastructure, vehicle operating systems, and autonomy software for industries such as automotive, defense, trucking, construction, mining, and agriculture. Its products help customers create, test, validate, deploy, and operate autonomous and software-defined systems. A key offering is Dana, an agentic platform that streamlines building, testing, deploying, and running physical AI systems, reducing critical vehicle development from months to days. The company differentiates itself by delivering a comprehensive, cross-industry platform that many of the world’s top automakers and the U.S. military rely on for real-world deployment of autonomous technologies. Its goal is to accelerate the safe, scalable adoption of autonomous and software-defined machines by providing practical, end-to-end digital infrastructure for physical AI.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
Series F
Total Funding
$1.2B
Headquarters
Sunnyvale, California
Founded
2017
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Dana launched July 21, 2026, compressing vehicle development from months to days.
- Japan expansion on June 16, 2026 targets tougher automotive buyers and new volume.
- TÜV SÜD VIVALDI certification strengthens homologation credibility for OEM validation workflows.
What critics are saying
- Isuzu and Komatsu validation remains early access, leaving Dana’s revenue conversion unproven.
- Applied Intuition’s defense push faces procurement delays and prime-contractor integration risk in 2026.
- A failed Safety-critical autonomy product cycle could damage trust and stall expansion.
What makes Applied Intuition unique
- Applied Intuition’s Dana unifies data, simulation, evaluation, and deployment across physical AI.
- Its July 2026 AeroVironment deal embeds Acuity ISR/Strike into Mayhem 10 swarms.
- It serves 18 of top 20 global automakers and U.S. military allies.
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↑ 4%Applied Intuition VIVALDI certification accelerates autonomous vehicle validation. Applied Intuition has achieved VIVALDI Inspection Certification from TÜV SÜD, independently verifying its simulation platform for safety-critical automated driving virtual validation and UN R171 homologation. This certification provides a significant advantage for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and Tier 1 suppliers seeking type approval. Their simulation tooling is now credibility-assessed and ready to support homologation, a critical step in bringing advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) to market. The regulatory environment for ADAS is evolving rapidly. Under UN R171, simulation results are only valid if the tools used have undergone rigorous credibility assessment. This shifts the burden from simply proving a system works to proving the entire toolchain is trustworthy. Companies must demonstrate simulation fidelity, data integrity, and test repeatability. Without this foundational trust, validation results may not be accepted. VIVALDI, or Virtual Validation Readiness Index, is TÜV SÜD's framework for evaluating simulation platforms. It assesses over 100 requirements across scenario generation, test management, data integrity, and simulation scalability. TÜV SÜD's review found Applied Intuition's platform met or exceeded these standards, confirming its suitability for safety-critical virtual validation. This independent validation means customers can rely on the credibility of their simulation environment from the outset. Instead of spending months justifying their tooling choices, engineering teams can focus directly on building their safety case. StartupHub.ai data indicates Applied Intuition holds a score of 64/100, positioning it favorably against competitors like Foretellix (65/100) and Cognata (61/100). Traceability, the ability to link requirements, test scenarios, execution, and results, is paramount for homologation. Fragmented toolchains often create significant integration and auditing challenges. Applied Intuition's VIVALDI-certified platform addresses this by encompassing the entire development toolchain, building traceability directly into the workflow. Homologation is a complex and costly process. By investing in a VIVALDI-certified platform, Applied Intuition customers can reduce risks associated with delays or rework. The platform supports various workflows, including SIL, HIL, VIL, and PIL, allowing engineering teams to concentrate on system performance rather than tool justification. This move is particularly relevant for companies like NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA), which develops the underlying compute platforms for autonomous systems, and those in the autonomous trucking sector such as Aurora Innovation, Inc. (NASDAQ:AURORA). (C) 2026 StartupHub.ai. All rights reserved. Do not enter, scrape, copy, reproduce, or republish this article in whole or in part. Use as input to AI training, fine-tuning, retrieval-augmented generation, or any machine-learning system is prohibited without written license. Substantially-similar derivative works will be pursued to the fullest extent of applicable copyright, database, and computer-misuse laws. See our terms. Discussion. Join the conversation below
Applied Intuition Japan launch signals AI autonomy expansion. Applied Intuition announced the launch of its Self-Driving System (SDS) for Japan, marking a significant expansion of its physical AI capabilities into one of the world's most demanding automotive markets. The June 2026 event in Tokyo showcased the company's approach to developing and deploying intelligent machines, with SDS tailored to navigate Japan's unique driving conditions, including tight urban roads and complex intersections. This move extends Applied Intuition's global platform, which less than a year ago entered North America and Europe, demonstrating its scalability across diverse geographical and regulatory environments. The SDS is designed to operate on standard production hardware and offers hardware flexibility, supporting various compute architectures to give automakers control over performance and cost. StartupHub.ai data shows Applied Intuition with a score of 64/100, positioning it competitively against peers like Foretellix (65/100) and Cognata (61/100) in the autonomous vehicle simulation and validation space. The company's long-term investment in Japan, including local engineering teams and data infrastructure, underpins this product introduction. The SDS platform is built on Applied Intuition's end-to-end data and development infrastructure, integrating real-world and synthetic data to accelerate the training, validation, and deployment of autonomous driving technologies. This launch signifies a strategic commitment to Japan, recognizing its role as a key proving ground for next-generation intelligent machines and a partner in shaping the future of physical AI. The company also highlighted its platform's applicability across industries, with demos of autonomous trucks operating on commercial routes and applications in construction and mining, underscoring a unified approach to physical AI development. This expansion suggests a strategic move to capture market share in a region critical for automotive innovation. The successful deployment of SDS in Japan will be closely watched by competitors and partners alike. (C) 2026 StartupHub.ai. All rights reserved. Do not enter, scrape, copy, reproduce, or republish this article in whole or in part. Use as input to AI training, fine-tuning, retrieval-augmented generation, or any machine-learning system is prohibited without written license. Substantially-similar derivative works will be pursued to the fullest extent of applicable copyright, database, and computer-misuse laws. See our terms. Discussion. Join the conversation below
AeroVironment and Applied Intuition have formed a strategic partnership to advance uncrewed teaming capabilities for the US military and allies. Applied Intuition's Acuity ISR/Strike software will be integrated into AeroVironment's Mayhem 10 launched effects system, enabling autonomous collaborative hunter-killer and swarm operations. The integrated solution will allow teams of Mayhem 10 to autonomously find, fix, track, target, and engage targets under a single operator's supervision. The collaboration supports the US Army's Launched Effects programme. Mayhem 10 is built on a Modular Open Systems Approach, enabling integration with third-party autonomy solutions. The system carries a 10-pound payload, operates beyond 100 kilometres with over 50 minutes of endurance, and can be assembled and launched in under five minutes. A recent demonstration validated the integration, showing how multiple Mayhem 10 systems can synchronise and adapt to different threats.
AeroVironment and Applied Intuition establish strategic collaboration to advance uncrewed teaming. Applied Intuition's Acuity ISR/Strike software to enable collaborative hunter-killer and swarm behaviors on AV's Mayhem(TM) 10 Launched Effects system ARLINGTON, Va. & SUNNYVALE, Calif. / Jul 29, 2026 / Business Wire / AeroVironment, Inc. ("AV") (NASDAQ: AVAV), a leader in uncrewed aircraft systems, and Applied Intuition, Inc., a global leader in physical AI and collaborative autonomy software, today announced a strategic teaming agreement to advance uncrewed teaming capabilities for the United States Military and its allies. Under the agreement, Applied Intuition's Acuity ISR/Strike software will be integrated into AV's Mayhem(TM) 10 launched effects system, enabling autonomous collaborative hunter-killer and swarm operations in contested environments. Under the supervision of a single operator, the integrated solution will enable teams of Mayhem 10 to autonomously find, fix, track, target, and engage targets at the tactical edge. The collaboration directly supports the U.S. Army's Launched Effects program and is designed to scale across short, medium, and long range launched effects requirements and displays AV's commitment to open architecture. "Mayhem 10 isn't just a munition. It's an architecture," said Brian Young, Senior Vice President of Loitering Munitions at AV. "We built it as an open, modular system from the beginning. That allows us to integrate multiple payloads like EO/IR sensors, electronic warfare packages, communications relays, and lethal effects onto a single platform. It also allows us to bring in third-party software and autonomy much more quickly, treating capability more like an application than a fixed feature set." By leveraging a Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA), Mayhem 10 enables integration with third-party autonomy solutions, demonstrating the platform's flexible, vendor-agnostic architecture and commitment to interoperability across the launched effects ecosystem. "Modern warfare demands trusted systems that can think, coordinate, and adapt faster than the adversary," said Jason Brown, General Manager of Applied Intuition. "Our Acuity ISR/Strike software brings collaborative autonomy to Mayhem 10, rapidly delivering next-generation capabilities through platform-agnostic software with operator oversight. Acuity ISR/Strike enables intelligent swarms that share targeting data in real time, dynamically adjust to threats, and execute missions that would be impossible for individual platforms." During a recent demonstration, the companies validated the integration by executing collaborative autonomy behaviors, demonstrating how multiple Mayhem 10 launched effects systems can synchronize, swarm and adapt to different threats. The demonstration validated months of integration efforts conducted across multiple locations using AV's Autonomy Interface Control Document (ICD). MORE ON Mayhem 10 Mayhem 10 is AV's next-generation autonomous launched effects system, designed to give military commanders a single, highly adaptable platform capable of delivering both kinetic and non-kinetic effects across air, ground, and maritime operations. Built on the combat-proven heritage of the Switchblade(R) family, Mayhem 10 features a modular open architecture that allows operators to rapidly swap mission payloads for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR), electronic warfare, communications relay, or precision strike missions without changing the air vehicle. The system carries a 10-pound payload, operates at ranges exceeding 100 kilometers with more than 50 minutes of endurance, and can be assembled and launched in less than five minutes. Powered by AI-enabled autonomy, Mayhem 10 is designed to operate in GPS-denied and electronically contested environments while resisting jamming and spoofing. Its Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) enables rapid technology upgrades and third-party payload integration, while seamless interoperability with AV's Tomahawk Grip controller and AV_Halo(TM) COMMAND software allows the system to execute missions. By extending sensing and effects far beyond the launch platform, Mayhem 10 increases survivability, expands operational reach, reduces risk to personnel and high-value assets, and provides commanders with a scalable, multi-role capability that can rapidly adapt to evolving battlefield requirements. MORE ON ACUITY ISR/STRIKE Acuity ISR/Strike is Applied Intuition's platform-agnostic autonomy software that enables launched effects and other unmanned systems to perceive, decide, and act collaboratively in contested environments with operator oversight. It supports autonomous target detection, coordinated multi-agent teaming, and real-time mission adaptation, allowing multiple platforms to execute complex missions with greater speed, precision, and resilience in line with commander intent. AeroVironment ("AV") (NASDAQ: AVAV) is a defense technology leader delivering integrated capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber. The Company develops and deploys autonomous systems, loitering munitions, counter-UAS technologies, space-based platforms, directed energy systems, and cyber and electronic warfare capabilities - built to meet the mission needs of today's warfighter and tomorrow's conflicts. At the core of these technologies lies AV_Halo(TM), a modular, mission-ready suite of AI-powered software tools that empowers warfighters and enables full-battlefield dominance: detect, decide, deliver. With a national manufacturing footprint and a deep innovation pipeline, AV delivers proven systems and future-defining capabilities at speed, scale, and operational relevance. For more information, visit www.avinc.com. About Applied Intuition Applied Intuition, Inc. is powering the future of physical AI. Founded in 2017 and now valued at $15 billion, the Silicon Valley company is creating the digital infrastructure needed to bring intelligence to every moving machine on the planet. Applied Intuition services the automotive, defense, trucking, construction, mining and agriculture industries in three core areas: tools and infrastructure, operating systems, and autonomy. Eighteen of the top 20 global automakers, as well as the United States military and its allies, trust the company's solutions to deliver physical intelligence. Applied Intuition is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with nearly two dozen offices across the globe, including in London, Munich, Tokyo, Seoul, and the Washington, D.C. metro area. Learn more at applied.co or [email protected]. Safe Harbor Statement Certain statements in this press release may constitute "forward-looking statements" as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on current expectations, forecasts, and assumptions that involve risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially. Factors that may cause such differences include, but are not limited to, its ability to perform under existing contracts and obtain new ones; regulatory changes; competitor activities; market growth; product development challenges; and general economic conditions. For a more detailed discussion of these risks, please refer to AeroVironment's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. AeroVironment undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements as a result of new information or future events. Plug into more green stock news. Tap into the pulse of emerging green sectors every morning. Top daily headlines from clean energy, cleantech, cannabis, and sustainable transport stocks:
Ex-Anduril and Applied Intuition duo raise $30M for European defence AI infrastructure. July 29, 2026 * Agon has secured $30 million, making it one of the biggest defence tech seed rounds in Europe this year. * The funding comes from a $7 million pre-seed round and a $23 million seed round, with backing from Lakestar, Lux Capital, Northzone, and XYZ. * Agon's founders have experience leading European operations at Anduril and Applied Intuition, and they also co-founded Cambridge Aerospace. Most autonomous weapons and command systems use AI, which needs high-quality training data. In defence, this data is hard to find, often classified, and scattered across countries unwilling to share it. Agon, a London startup, has come out of stealth with one of the largest defence tech seed rounds in Europe this year, according to Resilience Media. The funding includes a $7 million pre-seed round and a $23 million seed round, with support from Lakestar, Lux Capital, Northzone, and XYZ Venture Capital. Why training data is a bottleneck. AI is now part of most modern defence systems, including command software, navigation, and decision-making for drones, missiles, and uncrewed vehicles. All of these need training data, which is difficult to get. But this approach does not fix the bigger issue. Countries that want their own defence capabilities need to train systems on their own confidential data, without relying on others. They need secure environments made just for this. Agon believes defence AI will become specialised, much like how gaming engines are built for games and defence environments are built for defence, rather than relying on a single general-purpose platform like Scale AI does for commercial AI. Founders with the background investors look for. Tristam Constant previously led Applied Intuition's European defence business and was a senior director at Anduril after serving 13 years in the British Army. His co-founder, Junaid Hussain, is a serial entrepreneur and former investor who also co-founded Cambridge Aerospace and the AI gaming company Iconic. Agon's chair, David Helgason, founded Unity Technologies and was its CEO. This is his first time chairing a defence company, since his earlier investments were in gaming. Agon has offices in London and Berlin, and its team includes people who have worked at AWS, Google, Helsing, and Palantir. Resilience Media reports that Agon has spent much of this year hiring talent from other defence tech companies in Germany while staying in stealth. Agon has not named any customers yet and has shared few details about its platform. Because the founders have ties to Anduril, Applied Intuition, Cambridge Aerospace, and Helsing, these companies could be early customers, but nothing is confirmed. The name Agon was chosen on purpose. In ancient Greek mythology, Agon was a minor god associated with struggle and later with competition. This fits the company's focus on gaming, AI, and defence technology. Agon is entering a market with significant investment. Lakestar recently closed a $300 million fund called Resilience I, which focuses on defence and dual-use technology. Its portfolio includes Helsing, Tekever, ARX Robotics, and Isar Aerospace. It is still unclear if Agon's specialised training infrastructure will become essential or end up being part of larger platforms. We will see how this develops over the next year.